Bill Text: IL HR1545 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of A.L. Lukens of West Frankfort.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-12-16 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John E. Bradley [HR1545 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR1545-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of A.L.
Lukens of West Frankfort, who passed away on May 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens was born on October 14, 1925, in
Herrin; his parents were Noel and Golda Lukens; and
WHEREAS, In 1944, A.L. Lukens left Herrin High School to
join the United States Air Force in order to serve his country;
he subsequently returned to join the family business, Bonifield
Bros. Truck Line, where he served until he ended his career
there as vice president/general manager; he then began a new
career in sales with Hulbert Oil, serving there until his
retirement as sales manager; after retirement, he continued
working at Hulbert Oil as a consultant until he was 78 years
old; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens was a proud resident of West
Frankfort; after moving there in 1950, he quickly became
involved in the community through the Jaycees, where he served
as president and state vice president, and as a volunteer
fireman, where he made many lifelong friends; he served as
president of the West Frankfort Park Board and was instrumental
in obtaining a grant to pave the roads through the park; he

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served as president of Franklin County Country Club for 5
years; in recent years, he became re-involved in the community
as an advocate for bringing Home Rule to West Frankfort and by
obtaining funds from the state to beautify the interstate
exchange with flowers; he also served as chairman of the Long
Range Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 45, A.L. Lukens became a student of
golf and loved playing the game until he was around 80; as a
hobby, he built golf clubs for many people, including his
grandsons and his 18-month-old great-grandson, Colton; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens lived on Candy Cane Lane and was a
founder of the annual Christmas tradition; he and his neighbors
brought joy to thousands for the past 25 years by covering his
roof and yard with lights; his favorite display was "It's a
Small World After All"; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens enjoyed traveling to see his kids and
grandkids, watching his investments, learning how to use his
computer, and taking pride in his beautiful green yard; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens was preceded in death by his parents
and his mother-in-law, Billie Hestand; and
WHEREAS, A.L. Lukens is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his

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daughter, Sally (Tim) Barber; his son, Allen (Luke) Lukens; his
sisters and their husbands, Jan and Charlie Blaylock and Kay
and Joe Howell; his grandchildren, Brett, Ben, and Adam Barber
and Leah and Lindsay Lukens; and his great-grandson, Colton
Christian Barber; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of A.L.
Lukens; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of A.L. Lukens as an expression of our
sympathy.